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BumRushDaShow

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3. Powell v. McCormack, 395 U.S. 486 (1969)

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 03:04 PM

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An individual who meets the constitutional requirements for being a member of the House of Representatives may not be denied a seat there upon being properly elected.

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https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/395/486/

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